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Red Straws in Los Gatos

Remnants of a plastic world haphazardly dropped in the duff of pinecones and bracken litter this redwood path. Our thoughtless leavings - shiny mylar strings and red straws - must sadden the bluejays watching from hidden branches.

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Published: Oct 24, 2011
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Notes: Santa Cruz Mountain walk, May, 2011

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